Monday, April 14, 2008
ARC Funds Two Pike County Projects.
Pike County is one step closer to its goal of being an adventure tourist destination.
Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford announced today the Pike County Fiscal Court had been awarded two grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission totaling $25,000 to implement the necessary planning for the Hatfield-McCoy Water Trail Master Plan and the Pike County ATV Trail Master Plan.
“We are delighted to have received word today from Governor Steve Beshear that Pike County can continue the work we have started on ATV trail and adventure tourism development. This will be a huge economic development tool, creating jobs, for Pike County and we are glad to have a great partnership with both the State of Kentucky and the federal government as we develop these projects,” said Judge Rutherford.
The grants will be for long-term planning and development of facilities and trails throughout Pike County. The Fiscal Court is working together on a county-wide plan that would impact every area of Pike County.
“Our goal is to bring adventure tourists into Pike County from all across America and Canada. We hope they come to see firsthand the rustic beauty of our mountains, as well as the elk, wild turkey, deer, and other wildlife,” said Magistrate Leo Murphy.
Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford announced today the Pike County Fiscal Court had been awarded two grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission totaling $25,000 to implement the necessary planning for the Hatfield-McCoy Water Trail Master Plan and the Pike County ATV Trail Master Plan.
“We are delighted to have received word today from Governor Steve Beshear that Pike County can continue the work we have started on ATV trail and adventure tourism development. This will be a huge economic development tool, creating jobs, for Pike County and we are glad to have a great partnership with both the State of Kentucky and the federal government as we develop these projects,” said Judge Rutherford.
The grants will be for long-term planning and development of facilities and trails throughout Pike County. The Fiscal Court is working together on a county-wide plan that would impact every area of Pike County.
“Our goal is to bring adventure tourists into Pike County from all across America and Canada. We hope they come to see firsthand the rustic beauty of our mountains, as well as the elk, wild turkey, deer, and other wildlife,” said Magistrate Leo Murphy.
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